Microsoft Windows XP SHELL32.DLL denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Windows XP. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown function in the library SHELL32.DLL. Performing a manipulation results in denial of service. The attack requires a local approach. Moreover, an exploit is present.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Microsoft Windows XP (Operating System). This affects an unknown code block in the library SHELL32.DLL. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. This is going to have an impact on availability.

The weakness was disclosed 10/10/2003 by bipin gautam (hUNT3R) (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at lists.netsys.com. Attacking locally is a requirement. Technical details and a exploit are known.

The exploit is shared for download at geocities.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at windowsupdate.microsoft.com.

The entries VDB-331, VDB-328 and VDB-323 are pretty similar. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.5

VulDB Base Score: 4.7
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Patch: windowsupdate.microsoft.com

Timelineinfo

10/10/2003 🔍
10/13/2003 +3 days 🔍
06/26/2019 +5735 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

Advisory: lists.netsys.com
Researcher: bipin gautam (hUNT3R)
Status: Not defined

GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-327
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Entryinfo

Created: 10/13/2003 13:09
Updated: 06/26/2019 17:13
Changes: 10/13/2003 13:09 (49), 06/26/2019 17:13 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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